Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Coolpix P7100 Nikon
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En Ref er ence Manual DIGIT AL CAMERA.
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i Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playbac k Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Genera l Camera Se tup Reference Sect.
ii Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P7100 digital camera. B e f o re u s i n g t h e c a m e r a , p l e a s e r e a d t h e i n f o r m a t i o n i n “ F o r Yo u r S a f e t y ” ( A vi) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manua l.
iii Read This First Introduction About This Manual If you want to star t using the camera righ t aw ay, see “The B asics o f Sho oting and Playbac k” ( A 17). To learn about the parts of the camera and b asic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations” ( A 1).
iv Read This First Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learni ng” commit ment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is avai lable online at the followi ng sites: • For users in the U.
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vi Introduction For Y ou r S af et y To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety befor e usin g this equipment. Keep thes e safety ins tructions where all th ose who use the product wi ll read them.
vii For Your Safety Introduction Observe caution when handling the battery The batter y may leak , overheat , or explode if improperly handled . Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing th e batter y, turn the product off.
viii For Your Safety Introduction • Do not handle the plug or Batter y Charger with wet hands . F ailure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not use with travel converters or adapters d esigned to conver t from one voltage to another or with DC- to-AC i nverter s.
ix Introduction Notices Notice s for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHO CK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW T HESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.
x Notices Introduction Notice for Customer s in the State of Califo rnia WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause bir th defects or other repr oductive harm. W ash hands after handling .
xi Introduction T able of C ontents Introduction ............ .............. ............... .............. ............... ............ .............. ............... .... ..... ............... ... ii Read This First ...................... ..........
xii Ta b l e o f Co n t e n t s Introduction Step 5 Play Back Images ........................................... ................................. ............................ ........... 34 Changing How Images Ar e Displaye d.........................
xiii T abl e of Contents Introduction Playback F eatur es ..................... .............. ............... .............. ............... .............. ............. .... ... ............ 87 Selecting Pictures f or Playback by Date (List by Date Mode).
xiv Ta b l e o f Co n t e n t s Introduction Connecting the Camera to a P rinter (Direct Print) .................................. ........................ E 22 Connecting the Camera to a P rinter............................. ...................... ..
xv T abl e of Contents Introduction The Playback Menu ................................ ................................. ................................. ............ ...... E 60 a Print Order (Crea ting a DPOF Print Ord er) ......... ...............
xvi Ta b l e o f Co n t e n t s Introduction Built-in ND F ilter......................... .................. ...................... ................... .................. ....... ............... .............. E 85 Customiz e Command Dials............
1 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains the main functions of ea ch part and the basic c amera operations . Parts of the Camera ..............
2 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Ca mera Bo dy 2 5 2 4 2 3 21 22 2 1 34 8 5 6 79 2 0 1 9 1 7 1 4 1 6 1 5 1 3 1 8 2 6 2 7 1 0 11 12 Lens cove r clo sed 1 Eyelet f or camera strap .
3 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 4 3 2 56 8 12 9 1 0 11 7 1 4 1 3 1 8 1 5 1 7 1 9 1 6 2 3 2 4 2 0 21 22 2 5 1 1 Microphone connector cover ............ 100 2 External microphone connector ...... 100 3 Eyelet f or camera strap .
4 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Controls Used in Shooting Mode Control Name Main Function A Mode dial Change the shooting mode. 28 Zoom contro l Rotate toward g ( i ) (telephoto zoom position) to zoom in, and rotate toward f ( h ) (wide-angle positio n) to zoom out.
5 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations g (AE-L/AF-L) button Lock the exposure or focus. 107 w 1 (FUNC1) button Combined with the zoom control: Change the zoom lens focal len gth. Combined with the shutter-r elease button: Shoot with th e assigned function setting.
6 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Controls Used in Playback Mode Control Name Main Function A Playback button • When the camera is turned off, press and hold this bu tton to turn the camera on i n playback mode. • Retu rn to shooting mode.
7 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Changing the Angle of the Monitor The an gle of the mo nitor c an be l owered d own to ap prox. 8 1° or raised upward to approx. 105°. This is con venient when taking pictures with the camera held at high or low posit ions.
8 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The M oni tor • The information that is displayed on th e monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’ s settings and state of use. Press the x (monitor) button to hide or show the information on the monitor ( A 15).
9 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 1 Shooting mode........................... ........... 28, 29 2 Fo cus mode........................ .................. ............68 3 Quick menu dial indicator ...................... .72 4 Zoom indicator .
10 Parts of the Camera Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Playback Mode 999 / 999 9 9 9 / 9 99 9999. J P 9 9 9 9 . J P G 2 3 1 5 /11/ 20 11 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 11 9999.
11 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures.
12 Basic Operati ons Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Using the Rotary Multi Selector Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pre ssing up ( H ), down ( I ), left ( J ) or right ( K ) on the rotary multi select or, or pressing the k button.
13 Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Using Menus (the d Button) When t he d button is pressed while the shootin g screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mo de i s displayed. Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be change d.
14 Basic Operati ons Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs Selecting Menu Items C Displayed When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages The scroll bar is displayed to indicate the current page.
15 Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Switching the Monitor Display (the x Button) T o switch between the information displayed on the monitor during shooting and playba ck, press the x (monitor) button. 1 Available when the mode dial is set to A , B , C , D , E , F or N .
16 Basic Operati ons Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations C Holding Down the x Button and b (Monitor Bri ghtness Boost Indicator) Hold dow n the x button to set the monitor to the maximum brightness. T o return the brightness to its original le vel, hold down the x button again or turn off the ca mera.
17 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Charge the Battery ....... ............... ............... ............. ............... ................ . 18 Preparation 2 Insert the Battery ......
18 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 1 Charge the Battery 1 Prepare the included Battery Charger MH-24. If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach th e plug adapter to the plug on the Batter y Charger.
19 Preparation 1 Charge the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback Understanding CHARGE Lamp B Notes on Battery Charger • Be sure to read and fol low the warnings of “For Y our Safety” ( A vi) thor oughly be fo re us in g t h e Battery Charger.
20 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 2 Insert the Battery 1 Open the batter y- chamber / memor y card slo t cover . 2 Inser t the battery. • Use the batter y to push the orange battery latch in the direction shown ( 1 ), and fully inser t the batter y ( 2 ).
21 Preparation 2 Insert the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing the Battery Before opening the battery- chamber/memor y card slot cover , tur n the camera off ( A 25) and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off.
22 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 3 Insert a Memor y Card 1 Confirm that the pow er-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the battery- chamber / memor y card slot cov er . • Be sure to turn off the camera befo re opening the cover .
23 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory C ard The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing Memory Cards Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the power- on lamp and the monitor a re off.
24 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 1 T urn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • If you are turning the camera on for the first time, see “Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time” ( A 26). • The lens ex tends, and th e monitor is turned on.
25 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and the monitor is turned on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor is turned on).
26 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback Setting the Display Language, Date , and T ime Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired language and press the k button.
27 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback 5 Press H , I , J or K to set date and time, and press the k button. • T o choose an item: Press K or J (selected in the following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ).
28 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select the shoot ing mode. • The following describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode as an example. Rotate the mode dial to A . • The camera switches to A (auto) mode and the shoo ting mode icon changes to A .
29 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback Available Shooting Modes C Note on the Flash When the fl ash is low ered, the fl ash setting is fixed at off and W i s display ed at the top o f the monito r .
30 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 3 Fr ame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. • K eep your fingers, hair , strap and other obje cts away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator and microphone. • T o shoot in the “tall” orientation, hold the camera so that the flash is abov e the lens.
31 Step 3 Frame a Picture The Basics of Shooting and Playback Using the Zoom Rotate t he zoom control to ac tivate the optical zoom . • To zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, rotate toward g (telephoto zo om position).
32 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 4 F ocus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance. • When you press the shutte r-release button ha lfway, the camera sets the focus and exposure (s hutter speed and aperture valu e).
33 Step 4 Focus and Shoot The Basics of Shooting and Playback B Aut ofoc us Autofocus may not perform as exp ected in the following situations. I n some rare cases, the subjec t may not be in focus despite the fact that the acti ve focus area or AF/access lamp lights in green.
34 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, the la st image saved will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to vi ew previous or next images.
35 Step 5 Play Back Images The Basics of Shooting and Playback Changing How Images Are Displa yed When using playback mode, you can change how images are displayed by rotating the zoom co ntrol toward f ( h )/ g ( i ). Playback Zo om • To adjust the zoom ratio, rotate the zoom control toward f ( h )/ g ( i ).
36 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 6 Delete Unw anted Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed on the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select Yes and press the k button. • De leted image s ca nnot be recovered.
37 Shooting Features Shooting Features This chapter describes each of the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are available wh en using shooting mode.
38 Shooting Features Shooting Features A (A uto) Mode Shooting with basic camera operations is available. • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.
39 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Press the d button and display the scene menu to select on e of the following scenes. Pictures are captured using settings that are optimized for the se lected scene.
40 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features Characteristics of Each Scene • Use of a tripod is reco mmended in scenes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu ( A 104) to Off when us ing a tripod to stabilize the camera.
41 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features d Sports Use this mode when shooting sporting event s. The camera captures a series of still images that allow you to clearly se e detailed moveme nts in a moving subject. • The c amera fo cuses at t he center ar ea of the f rame.
42 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features z Snow Captures the brightness of sunlit snow. • The c amera fo cuses at t he center ar ea of the f rame. h Sunset Preserves the deep hues se en in sunsets and sunrises. • The c amera fo cuses at t he center ar ea of the f rame.
43 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features u Food Use this mode when taking pictu res of food. • The f ocus mode ( A 67) setting is changed to p (macro close-up) and the camera auto matically zooms to the c losest position to the subject where the camera can shoot.
44 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features o Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subjec t, throwing features or details into shadow. On or Off can be selected in HDR (high dynamic ra nge) composition on the screen that is displayed when o Backlighting scene mode is selected .
45 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features p Panorama assist Use this mode when sh ooting a series of pictu res that can later be jo ined on a computer to form a single panorama. • Press the multi s elector H , I , J or K to select the direction in which pictures are to be joined and pr ess the k button.
46 Shooting Features Special Effects Mode (Applying E ffects When Shooting) The effect can be applied to pictures duri ng shooting. One of the 10 special effects is selected to shoot. To select an effect, press the d b utton to display the specia l effects menu.
47 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Shooting Features * Use of a tripod is recommended. Vibra tion reduction in the setup menu ( A 104) is fixed at Off .
48 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Shooting Features Changing Special Effects Mode Settings • Features that can be set using the ma in command dial and sub-command dial differ depending on the special effects ( A 47). • Features that can be set using the multi selector ( A 60) vary with special effects.
49 Shooting Features Low Noise Nigh t Mode (Shooting Low-lit Scenes) The ISO sensitivity is controlled automatic ally to a high level. This allows you to capture the atmosphere of a low-lit scene and shoot pictu res with a low amount of noise without using the flash.
50 Low Noise Night Mode (Shooting Low-lit Scenes) Shooting Features Changing Low Noise Night Mode Settings • See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” ( A 60) for more information on flash mode ( A 61), self-timer ( A 64)/smile timer ( A 65)/ remote control ( A 60), focus mode ( A 67) and AF a rea mode.
51 Shooting Features A , B , C , D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Pictures can be shot with gr eater c ontrol b y settin g the quick menu ( A 73) or shooting menu ( A 54) ite ms in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually according to shoo ting conditions and requirements.
52 A , B , C , D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features Adjusting the Shutter Speed Adjusting the Aperture V alue C Aperture and zoom The aperture v alue (f-number) indicates the l ens brightness.
53 A , B , C , D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features A (Programmed auto) ( E 5 ) Use for automatic contro l of the exposure by the camera. • Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the exposure by rotating the main com mand dial (“flex ible program”).
54 A , B , C , D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features Changi ng A , B , C , D Modes • See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” ( A 60) for more information on flash mode ( A 61), self-timer ( A 64)/smile timer ( A 65)/ remote control ( A 60) and focus mode ( A 67), AF area mode.
55 A , B , C , D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features AF area mode Set how the cam era selects the AF area mode to Face priority , Auto (default se tting), Manual , Center ( spot) , Center (normal) , Center (wide) or Subject tracking .
56 A , B , C , D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features C Featur es That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously This feature may not be used in co mbination with certain feature s ( A 80).
57 Shooting Features E , F and N (U ser Setting Modes) Up to three setting combinations that are freq uently used for shooting (user settings) can be saved in E , F and N . Shooting is possible in A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto) or D (Manual).
58 E , F and N (User Setting M odes) Shooting Features Available Specialized Me nu for E , F or N Following settings can be changed in E , F or N mode. Set to E , F or N mode M d button M E , F or N tab ( A 13) Option Description A Save user setting s The current settings are sto red.
59 E , F and N (User Setting Modes) Shooting Features AF area mode Set the AF ar ea mode for when t he mode dial is set. The current focus area pos ition is saved when AF area mo de is set to Manual . E 48 AF assist Enable or disable the AF assist mo de for when the mode dial is set.
60 Shooting Features F eatures T hat Can Be Set Using the Multi Selec tor Press the multi selector H ( m ), J ( n ), I ( D ), or K ( G ) while shooting to operate the following functions. Available Functions Available functions differ according to the shooting mode as follows.
61 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the F lash (Flash Modes) Y ou can shoot pictures with a fl ash by raising the b uilt-in flash. Y ou can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions. 1 Press the K (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash ( A 7).
62 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Available Flash Modes C Flash Mode Setting • The setting varies with shooting mode. See “Available F unctions” ( A 60) and “List of the D efault Settings” ( A 69) for more information.
63 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features C Auto with Red-eye Reduction This camera uses advanced r ed-eye r eduction (“In-Camer a Red-Eye Fix”) . Pre-flashes are fir ed repeatedly at low intensity be fore th e ma in fl ash , red uci ng th e red -e ye e ffec t.
64 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the Self-timer The self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and r educing the vibration when the shutter-r elease button is pressed. When using the self-timer , use of a t ripod is recommended .
65 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces) When this mode is selected, the camera detects smiling faces and automatically releases the shutter even if you do n ’t press t he shutter-release butt on.
66 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features B Notes on Smile Timer • The digital zoom is not available. • When the smile ti mer is selected, the monitor is not tur ned off even when th e x button is p ressed ( A 15). • Under some shooting condition s, faces and smiling faces may not be detec ted properly.
67 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using Focus Mode Choose a focus mode accor ding to the desire d scene. 1 Press I ( p focus mode) on the multi selector . 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press the k button.
68 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Available Focus Modes B Note on Shooting with the Flash When shooting with D (macro close-up), the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (1 ft).
69 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features List of the Default Settings The default settings in each shooting mode are described below. • Similar information about scene mode can be found on the next page. 1 When the flash is lo wered, the flash mode is fixed at W (off).
70 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Default settings in scene mode are described below. 1 U (auto) and W (off) can be select ed. When U (auto) is selected, the camera automatica lly selects the flash m ode appropri ate for th e scene it has selected.
71 Shooting Features F eatures T hat C an Be Set U sing the Exposure C o mpensa tion Dial Adjusting Brightness (E xposure Compensation ) When exposure compensation is se t for shooting , the brightness of the overall image can be adjusted to make it brighter o r darker .
72 Shooting Features F eatures T hat Can Be Set with the Q uick Menu When the quick menu dial is rotated while shooting, the quick men u is displayed for the function that is selected with the mark. When the quick menu is displayed, the quick menu dial mark turns on.
73 Features That Can Be Set with the Quick Menu Shooting Features Ava i l a b le Q u i c k M e n u Option Description A a Image quality / Image size Set the image quality (compression ratio) and image size to be recorded ( A 74). The default setting o f image quality is Normal , and of image s ize is M 3 6 48 ×2 73 6 .
74 Shooting Features Changing the Image Q uality and Image Size The image quality (compression ratio) and image size can be selected for recording. 1 Choose the type of image quality ( A 75) by pressing the multi selector J or K . • I tems can also be chosen b y rotating the main command dial.
75 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Shooting Features Available Image Quality Lower compr ession ratios result in higher qu alit y pictures, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.
76 Changing t he Image Qualit y and Image Size Shooting Features C CO O LP I X P 7 1 00 NRW (RA W ) Images • The extension of the picture taken is “ .
77 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Shooting Features Available Image Size Y ou can set the JPEG image size (amount of pixels) for pictures recor ded with an image quality of Fi ne , Normal or Basic .
78 Changing t he Image Qualit y and Image Size Shooting Features C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the app roximate number of pictures that can be stored in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory car d, at each combinat ion of Imag e size ( A 77) and Image quali ty ( A 75) settings.
79 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Shooting Features 1 If the number of exposur es remaining is 10,000 or more , “9999” is displa yed. 2 The print size at an output r esolution of 300 dpi. Print si zes are calculat ed by dividing th e number of pixels by the printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.
80 Shooting Features F eatures T hat Cannot Be U sed Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used in combination with other functions. Restricted function Setting Description Flash mode F ocus mode ( A 67) When B (inf inity) is selected f or shooting , the flash is not available.
81 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Shooting Features White balance Pic t ure C on tr ol ( A 73) White balance is fixed at Aut o ( no rm al ) when Monochr ome is selected for shooting. Wide-a ngle converter ( A 55) When On is selected fo r shooting, Preset man ual is not available.
82 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultan eously Shooting Features AF area mode F ocus mode ( A 67) • When a setting other than Subject tracking is selected and B (infin ity) is selected a s the focus mode for shooting, the came ra focuses at infinity regardless of the applied AF area mode option.
83 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Shooting Features The Control Range of the Shutter Speed ( A , B , C , D Modes) The control range of t he shutter speed differs depending on the ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the following continuo us shooting settings.
84 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultan eously Shooting Features Operation of Flash during Continuous Mode The operation of the built-in flash and the Speed light flash units (ava ilable separately from Nikon) are restricted as shown below, depending on the continuous sett ing that is applied.
85 Shooting Features Using F ace Detection In the following shooting mo des, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than on e face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
86 Shooting Features Using Skin Softening In the following shooting modes, the ca mera detects up to three human faces when the shutter is released, and proces ses the image to make facial skin tones softer before saving the image.
87 Playback Features Playback Features This chapter describes how to select certai n types of images for playback as well as some of the features availabl e wh en playing back images . 0004.JPG 00 04. JPG 0004.JPG 15:30 15 :30 15:30 15/11/2011 15 /11 /201 1 15/11/2011 132 13 2 132 4 4 4 0004.
88 Playback Features Playback Features Selec ting Pictures for Playback by Da te (List by Date Mode) In list by date mode, pictures taken on the same date can be played back. Press the C (list by date) b utton during playback to display the list by date sc reen.
89 Playback Features F eatures A v ailable in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configu re the following functions by pressing the d button to display the menu, and then selecting the c tab or C tab ( A 13).
90 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Playback Features 1 This function is applied to ed it the im age currently sel ected and store it as separate file from the original file.
91 Playback Features Conn ecting the Camera to a TV , Computer , or Prin ter You can enhance your enjoyment of image s and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an exte rnal device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off.
92 Playback Features Using V iewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software pack age which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the ViewNX 2 CD.
93 Using ViewNX 2 Playback Features 2 Select a language in the language select ion dialog to op en the installatio n window. • If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (the Region Se lectio n button is not available in the European release).
94 Using View NX 2 Playback Features Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how ima ges will be copied to t he computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct US B connection : Turn the came ra off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera .
95 Using ViewNX 2 Playback Features 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected came ra or removable disk is displayed in the “Source” panel in the Nikon Transfer 2 “Options” area ( 1 ). • Click Start Transfer ( 2 ).
96 Using View NX 2 Playback Features Retouching Photographs Click Edit in the ViewNX 2 toolbar. Image editing functions include tone compensation, sharpness adjustme nt, and trimming (cropping). Editing Movies Click Movie Editor in the ViewNX 2 toolbar.
97 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Set the mode dial to D to display the movie recording screen. Press the shutt er- release button to record movies. In playback mode, press the k button to play ba ck a movie. 10m32s 10m32s 10m16s 10 m16 s 10m16s 0004.
98 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Recor ding Movies Movies can be recorded with sound. 1 Rotate the mode dial to D .
99 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies B Notes on Movie Record ing • Whe n reco rdin g a movie on to a m emo r y ca rd, a m emo ry card with an SD speed class of Cl ass 6 or higher is recommended ( A 23). If the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movie recording may end unexpec tedly.
100 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies C Maximum Movie L ength All figur es are app roxim ate. T he maximum mo vie length varies with th e make of the memory car d and the bitrate of the recorded movie. * The maximum recording time for a single movie is 29 minutes.
101 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Changing Movie Mode Settings Use the following operation controls to change the setting. • See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” ( A 60) for more information on remote control ( A 60), focus mode ( A 67).
102 Recording and Playing Back Movies Playing Back Mo vies 1 Press the c (playback) button to select playback mode. • Press the m ulti selec tor to selec t a movie. • M ovies can be r ecognized by the movie options icon ( A 100). 2 Press the k button to play back a movie.
103 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjust ed in the z setup menu. • See “Using Menus (the d Button)” ( A 13) for more informatio n about using the camera’s menus. • For further details about each setting, refer to “The Setup Menu” in the Reference Section ( E 70).
104 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup The Setup Menu From the menu screen, select the z tab to display the setup menu, and then you can change the following settings. Press the d button M z (setup) tab ( A 13) Option Description A Welcome screen Select the image displ ayed as the welcome scree n when the camera is turne d on.
105 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup Vibration reduction Reduce blurring caused by camera shake when shooting. The defaul t setting is On . • When using a tripod to stabilize the c amera, set this feature to Off to prevent this feature from malfunctioning.
106 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup Zoom spee d Set the zoom operat ion speed. When set to Auto (default setting), the zoom is operated at Norm al speed during still picture shooting.
107 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup TV settings Select this option if no im age is displayed on a TV even when the audio/video cable or HDMI cable is connected to the TV.
108 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup Fn1 + command dial Set the function to be performed when the command dial is rotated while pressing the w 1 (FUNC1) button during shooting. The default setting is Off . E 89 Fn1 guide display Set whether or not to display a gu ide when the w 1 (FUNC1) button is pr essed during shooting.
E 1 Reference Sect ion E Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed infor mation and hints for using the camera. Shooting Taking Pictures wi th Manual Foc us ........................... ................ ............ .............. E 2 Using Panorama Assist .
E 2 Reference Sect ion Reference Section T aking Pictures with Manual F ocus Available when the shooting mode is A , B , C , D , E , F , N , O (low noise night), u (special effects) or the Sports sc ene mod e. 1 Press the multi selector I ( p focus mode).
E 3 Reference Sect ion Using P anorama Assist Using a tripod makes the composition easier . When usi ng a tripod to stabilize the camera, set Vibration reduction ( E 76) to Off in the setup menu.
E 4 Using Panorama As sist Reference Sect ion 5 Shoot the next picture. • Match the outline of the next pict ure so that 1/3 of the frame overla ps the previous picture, and press the shutte r-release button. • Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictu res to complete the image.
E 5 Reference Sect ion A , B , C , D Modes A (Programmed Auto), B (Shutter-Priority Auto) or C (Aperture-Priority Auto) 1 Rotate the mode dial to A , B or C . 2 Rotate the command dial to set the exposure. • In A mode, the flexible program ( A 53) can be set.
E 6 A , B , C , D Modes Reference Sect ion B Notes on Shooting • When zooming is performed after the expos ure is set, exp osure combina tions or aperture v alue may be changed. • When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may n ot be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure.
E 7 A , B , C , D Modes Reference Sect ion D (Manual) Mode The user controls both the shutter speed and aperture value . • The shutter speed can be set in a range fr om a maximum speed of 1/4000 to 60 secon ds. 1 Rotate the mode dial to D . 2 Rotate the main command dial to choose a shutter speed value.
E 8 A , B , C , D Modes Reference Sect ion B Note on Shooting When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, aperture value may be changed. B Note on ISO Sensitivity When ISO sensitivity ( E 30) is set to Auto (default setting), High ISO sensitivity auto , ISO 1 00 - 2 00 or ISO 1 00 - 400 , ISO sensitiv ity is fixed at ISO 100.
E 9 Reference Sect ion Editing Still Images Editing Features Images can be easily edited with this camera using the functions below. Edited images are stored as separate files ( E 99 ).
E 10 Editing Still Im ages Reference Sect ion C Restrictions on Image Editing The following re strictions apply whe n editing pictu res that were created by edi ting. • Copies created by editing cannot be edite d again using the same editin g function.
E 11 Editing Still Images Reference Sect ion k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Co ntrast and Saturation Press the multi selector H or I to choose the setting level, and press the k button. • The original version is disp layed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right.
E 12 Editing Still Im ages Reference Sect ion e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones 1 Press the multi s elector H or I to choose the setting level, and press the k button. • A confirmation screen is displayed, and the image is displayed zoomed in on the face edited by skin softening.
E 13 Editing Still Images Reference Sect ion p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the filter effect type and press the k button. • When Cross screen , Fisheye , Miniature effect or Painting is selected, proceed to ste p 3.
E 14 Editing Still Im ages Reference Sect ion 3 Check the effect and press the k button. • A new, edited copy is created. • To cancel, press J . • Copies created by editing wi th filt er effect can be recognized by the c icon displayed in playback mode.
E 15 Editing Still Images Reference Sect ion j Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictur es 1 Press the multi s elector H or I to choose the desired frame thickness and press the k button. • Choose from Thin , Medium , or Br oad lines. 2 Choose Yes and press the k button.
E 16 Editing Still Im ages Reference Sect ion R Straighten: Compen sating for Picture Slanting Use the multi selector to compensate for slanting. • Press J to rotate countercl ock wise by 1 degree. • Press K to rotate cloc kwise by 1 degree. • To cancel, press the d button.
E 17 Editing Still Images Reference Sect ion F NRW (RAW) Processing: Crea ting JPEG Images from NRW Images 1 Use the multi selector to choose the picture to be RAW processed and press the k button. 2 Set the NRW (RAW) processing parameters. • Apply the settings below while checking the image and rotating the zoom cont rol toward g ( i ).
E 18 Editing Still Im ages Reference Sect ion B Notes on NRW (RAW) Processing • The COOLPI X P7100 can only create JPEG-format copies of NRW (RAW) images taken with the COOLPIX P7100. • NRW (RAW) processing > White b alance > Pr eset manual cannot be select ed for photographs taken at a White balanc e setting other than Preset manu al .
E 19 Editing Still Images Reference Sect ion a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the porti on visible on the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom ( A 35) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separa te files. 1 Enlarge the picture for cropping ( A 35) .
E 20 Reference Sect ion Connecting the Camera to a TV ( Viewing Images on a TV ) Connect the camera to a television to play back pictur es on the television. If your television is equi pped with an HDMI connector, you can connect it to the camera with a commercially available HDMI cab le to play back pictures.
E 21 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Reference Sect ion 3 Tune the television to the video channel. • See the instruction manual provided with your tel evision for deta ils. 4 Hold down the c butt on to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode, and the reco rded pictures are displayed on t he television.
E 22 Reference Sect ion Connecting the Camer a to a Prin ter (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible ( F 16) printers can co nnect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing ar e as follows.
E 23 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sect ion Connecting the Camer a to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check the printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable.
E 24 Connect ing the Camer a to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sect ion Printing Individual Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly ( E 23), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the picture to be printed an d press the k button.
E 25 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sect ion 5 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To s pecify the pa per size using the printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 6 Choose Start print and press the k button.
E 26 Connect ing the Camer a to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sect ion 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To s pecify the pa per size using the printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 4 Choose Print selection , Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k butto n.
E 27 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Reference Sect ion 5 Printing starts. • The monitor display returns to that shown in step 2 when printing is complete.
E 28 Reference Sect ion Editing Movie s Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie The desired portions of a recorded mo vie can be saved as a separate file. 1 Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted ( A 102).
E 29 Editing Movies Reference Sect ion B Note s on Edi ting Movi es • Once a movie is created through editing, it cannot be us ed again for extracti ng a movie.
E 30 Reference Sect ion Quick Menu a Image Quality and Image Size To set the image quali ty and image size, see “Changing the Image Quality and Image Size” ( A 74). b Sensitivity (Setting the ISO sensitivity) The higher th e ISO sensitivity, t he less light need ed for taking pict ures.
E 31 Quick Menu Reference Sect ion Types of ISO Sensitivity The icon for the current setting is displaye d on the monitor ( A 8). • When Auto is selected, the E icon is not displayed at ISO 100, but is displayed if the ISO sensitivity automatically increase s to more than 100 ( A 30).
E 32 Quick Menu Reference Sect ion c White Balance (Matching Image Colors with Colors as Seen with th e Naked Eye) The color of light reflected fr om an object varies with the color of the light source.
E 33 Quick Menu Reference Sect ion Types of White Bal ance The icon for the current setting other than Auto (normal) is displayed on the monitor ( A 8). B Notes on White Balance • At white balance settings other than Auto (normal) , Auto (warm lighting) or Flash , set the flash mode to W (off) ( A 61).
E 34 Quick Menu Reference Sect ion C Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source var ies with the viewer and other con ditions. Color te mperature is an objective measure of the color of a li ght so urce, defined with reference to the tempe rature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths.
E 35 Quick Menu Reference Sect ion Using Preset Manual Use when you want to make pictures ta ken under unusual lighting conditions (such as lamps with reddish light) look as though they were shot in normal light. Use the procedure below to shoot after measuring the white balance value under the shooting light.
E 36 Quick Menu Reference Sect ion d Bracketing (Continuous Sh ooting While Changing the Shutter Speed, ISO Se nsit ivity and White Balance) Continuous shootin g can be performed while chang ing the e.
E 37 Quick Menu Reference Sect ion Types of Auto Bracketing The icon for the current setting other than OFF is displayed on the monitor ( A 8). B Notes on Auto Bracketing • Exposure bracketing (Tv) and Exposure bracketing (Sv) a re not available in D (manual) mode.
E 38 Quick Menu Reference Sect ion a Picture Control (COOLPIX Pi cture Control) (C hanging the Settings for Image Re cording ) Change the settings fo r image recording accor ding to the shooting scene or y our preferences. Shar pness, con trast and saturatio n can be adj usted in de tail.
E 39 Quick Menu Reference Sect ion Customizing Existing COOLPIX Pict ure Controls: Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust COOLPIX Picture Control can be customized using Q uick adjust , which allow s for bala.
E 40 Quick Menu Reference Sect ion Types of Quick Adjust and Manua l Adjust Option Description Quick adjust 1 Adjust the sharpness, co ntrast and saturation level s automatically.
E 41 Quick Menu Reference Sect ion 1 Quick adjust is not available in Neutral , Mo nochrome , Cu stom 1 and Custom 2 . The values se t manually ar e disabled if quick a djust is used after m anual setting. 2N o t d i s p l a y e d f o r Monochr ome . 3 Only displayed for Monochrome .
E 42 Quick Menu Reference Sect ion a Movie Options (Changing th e Type of Movie to Shoot) You can choose the type of movie to shoot. The higher t he image size and bit rate, the higher the image quality, but the file size als o becomes larger. 1 Press the multi s elector J or K to choose the movie type.
E 43 Reference Sect ion Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) The picture editi ng options created b y customizing COOL PIX Custom Pict ure Controls can be registered up to two options. The registered options ca n be displ ayed as Custom 1 and Custom 2 in COOLPIX Custom Picture Control.
E 44 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Sect ion Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering. ” Use this op tion to choose how the cam era meters ex posure. B Notes on Metering • When the digital zoom is in effect, at magnifications of 1.
E 45 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Sect ion Continuous Shooting Change the settings for continuous sh ooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector).
E 46 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Sect ion B Notes on Continuous Shooting • Focus, expo sure and white balance are fixed at th e values determined wi th the first shot in each series. • The frame rate may become slower depending on the image quality, im age size, memor y card type or shooting cond itions.
E 47 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Sect ion 2 Choose the interval between each shot and press the k button. • The m aximum amount of frames t hat can be taken during interval t imer shooting dif fers according to the interval tak en between each shot.
E 48 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Sect ion AF Area Mode You can set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. • The AF area mode can also b e select ed by pressing the multi selector K ( G ) ( A 60 , E 86).
E 49 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Sect ion B Notes on AF Area M ode • When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the subjec t at the center of the frame regardless of the applied AF area mode option.
E 50 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Sect ion Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject) Choose this mode to shoot moving subjects. Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on, and the focus area will move and follow the subject.
E 51 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Sect ion B Notes on Subject Tracking • The digital zoom is not available. • Set the zoom position, flash mode , focus mode, or menu settin gs before regis tering a su bject. If any of these are changed after a subject is registered, the subje ct will be canceled.
E 52 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Sect ion Autofocus Mode Choose ho w the ca mera focuse s. C Autofocus Mode for Movie Recor ding Autofocus mode for movie re cording can be set with Autofocus mode ( E 69) in the movie menu . Flash Exp.
E 53 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Sect ion Noise Reduction Filter Set the strength of the noise reduction fu nction that is normally performed when recording the picture. • For noise at slow shutter speeds, set with Long exposure NR ( E 53).
E 54 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Sect ion Distortion Control Choose whether to correct the peripheral distort ion that occurs due to the intrinsic characteristics of lenses. Enabling distortion control reduces the size of the frame, as compared to when distortion control is not enabled.
E 55 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Sect ion B Notes on the Wide-angle Converter for Shooting • Set Wide -angle co nverter to On before shooting. Set Wide-angle c onverter to None when no converter lens is attached. • The built-in flash is set to W (off) when Wide-angle converter is set to On .
E 56 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Sect ion Active D-Lighting “Active D-Lighting” preserves details in highlight s and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. The image taken reproduces the cont rast effect that is seen with the naked eye.
E 57 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Sect ion Zoom Memory When the zoom control is operated while pres sing the w 1 button, the camera changes in steps to the focal length (equ ivalent to 35m m [135] format of angle of view) of the zoom lens that is set in advance in Zoom memory .
E 58 Reference Sect ion Specialized Menu for E , F or N The following describes how to use Save user settings and Reset user settings . See “ E , F and N (User Setting Modes)” ( A 57) for more information other than Save user settings and Reset user settings .
E 59 Specialized Me nu for E , F or N Reference Sect ion B Clock battery If the internal clock battery ( A 27) is exhausted, the settings saved in E , F or N will be reset.
E 60 Reference Sect ion The Play back Menu For more information about image editing function; Quick retouch , D-Lighting , Skin softening , Filter e ffects , Small picture , Black border , Straighten and NRW (RAW) process ing , see “Editi ng Still Images ” ( E 9).
E 61 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion 3 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and shooting inf ormation. • Choose Date and press the k button to print the shooting date on all pictures in the print order .
E 62 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion B Notes on Print Order • W h e n s et t i ng a p r i n t o rd er i n l i s t by d a t e m o d e a n d p i c t u r e s o t h e r than those on the chosen date are already set f or printing, the screen shown on th e right is dis played.
E 63 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion b Slide Show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memor y card in an automatic slide show . 1 Use the multi selector to choose Star t and press the k button.
E 64 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion c Delete Delete a pic ture. Multiple pictures can also be deleted. B Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recover ed. T r ansfer important images to a computer bef ore deletion. • Pictures marked with th e s icon are protected and cannot be deleted ( E 66) .
E 65 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion The Image Selection Screen The image selection screen is displa yed in the followi ng menus. Only one image can be selected for some menu items, while f or other menu items, multiple images can be selected.
E 66 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion d Protect Pr otect selected pictures fr om accidental deletion. In the picture selection screen, choose a pictur e and set or cancel prot ection. See “The Image Selection Screen” ( E 65 ) for mo re i nfo rm at io n.
E 67 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion E Voice Memo Use the camera ’ s microphone to recor d voice memos f or pictures. • The recording screen is displayed fo r a picture without voice me mo, while the voice mem o playback screen is displayed for a pictur e with voice memo (a picture marked with p in full-frame playback mode).
E 68 The Playback Menu Reference Sect ion h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory an d Memory Card) Copy pictures between the int ernal memor y and a memory card. 1 Use the multi se lector to select an option from the copy screen and press the k button. • q : Copy pictures from the internal memor y to the memor y card.
E 69 Reference Sect ion The Mo vie Menu Autofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuse s when recording movie s. Wind Noise Reduction When On is selected, an icon for thi s setting is displayed on the monit or ( A 8). B Note on Wind Noise Reduction When the ext ernal micr ophone ( E 84) is used for shooti ng, wind noise reduc tion is not available.
E 70 Reference Sect ion The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on. Press the d button M z tab ( A 13) M Welcom e screen Option Description None (default setting) Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the welcome screen.
E 71 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z tab ( A 13) M Time zone and dat e Option Description Date and time Set the camera clock to the current date and time.
E 72 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press the k button. • The Time zone screen is displayed. 2 Choose x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displaye d on the monitor change according to the region currently selec ted.
E 73 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion C Time Zones The camera suppor ts the ti me zones listed be low. For time differ ences not listed below, set the camera clock using Time zone and date .
E 74 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Monitor Settings B Notes on Monitor Display Settings • Only the framing gr id is display ed in movie mode . • In shooting modes E , F and N , Photo info in the setup menu settings cann ot be set. Select the E , F or N tab and set Photo info in the specialized menus for E , F and N ( A 13, 58).
E 75 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Print Date (Imprinting Date and Tim e on Pictures) The shooting date and time can be imprinted on pictures at the time of shooting. This informati on can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of the date and time ( E 61) .
E 76 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Self-timer: After Re lease Set whether or not to cancel the self-timer mode ( A 64), or ten seconds or two seconds remote mode ( E 105), after shooting pictures. Vibration Reduction • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set vibration reduction to Off .
E 77 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Motion Detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. When Auto is selected, an icon for this setting is di splayed on the monitor ( A 8).
E 78 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion AF Assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illumina tor that assists the autofocus when the lighting is dim. B Note on the AF -assis t Illumi nator In shooting modes E , F and N , AF assist in the setup menu settings cann ot be set.
E 79 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Digital Zoom Enable or disable the digital zoom. B Notes on Digital Zoom • When the digital zoom is in effect, AF area mode is set to Center (s po t) ( E 48).
E 80 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Zoom Speed Set the zoom operation sp eed. Slow do wn the zoom speed to minimiz e the recording of the zoom operating noise during movie recording. The icon for the current setting other than Auto is displayed on the monitor ( A 8).
E 81 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Sound Settings Adjust th e following so und sett ings. B Notes on Sound Settings • In Pet portrait scene mode, ev en when On is set, the button soun d and shutter sound are disabled.
E 82 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Rotate Tall When On (default setting) is select ed, pictures taken with orientation data in “tall” or with face detection are automa tically rotated in accordance with the recorded orientat ion data fo r display.
E 83 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Format Memory/F ormat Card F ormat the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting permanently deletes all data in the internal memory or memory card. The deleted data cannot be recovered. Be sure to tran sfer important pictures to a computer before formatting.
E 84 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion TV Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV. C HDMI and HDMI-CEC “HDMI” is an abb reviation of H igh-Definition Multimed ia Inter face, which is on e type of multimedia interface.
E 85 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Built-in ND Filter When the cam era ’ s built -in ND filt er is used, the amount of light that enters the camera while shooting can be reduced in three steps. Use in situations such as when overexposure results from the subject being too brigh t.
E 86 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Customize Command Dials Multi Selector Right Press Set to Off if you do not want to display the AF area mode ( E 48) setting when the multi selector K is pressed.
E 87 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion AE/AF Lock Button Select the function to be performed when the g (AE-L/AF-L) button ( A 5) is pressed while shooting. The g (AE-L/AF-L) button setting is displa yed on the monit or during shooting ( A 8). • During still picture shooting, lock on ly when the AE/AF-L button is pressed.
E 88 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Fn1 + Shutter Button Set the function to be performed when th e shutter-r elease button is pressed while press ing the w 1 (FUNC1) butto n ( A 2) during shooting. • This can be used when A , B , C , D , E , F or N is chosen f or shooting mode .
E 89 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Fn1 + Command Dial Set the functi on to be per form ed when t he comman d dial is rotate d while press ing the w 1 (FUNC1) button during shooting. • Rotating either the main command di al or sub- command dial enables the operation.
E 90 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Fn2 Butt on Choose the function to be p er formed when the w 2 butto n ( A 2) is pressed while shooting. Customize My Menu Register frequently used menu items in My Menu (maximum of five).
E 91 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Registering into My Menu 1 Use the multi selector to choose the menu item and press the k button. • The menu item selection screen is display ed. 2 Choose the menu item to be regist ered and press the k button.
E 92 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Blink Warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when us ing face detection ( A 85) in the f ollo wing shoot ing modes .
E 93 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Eye-Fi Upload B Notes on Eye-Fi Cards • Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is in sufficient even if Enable is selected. • Select Disable where wireless device s are prohibited. • Refer to the instruction manual of your Eye-Fi card for more information .
E 94 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion MF Distance Indicator Units Set either m (meter) (default setting) or ft (feet) for the unit of gauge displayed when the focus mode is set to manual focus ( E 2).
E 95 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Special Effe cts Menu Low Noise Night Mode Menu Movie Menu Quick Menu Opt ion Default val ue Special effects ( A 48) Creative mono chrome Opt ion Default val ue Continuous ( A 50) Single Flash exp. comp. ( A 50) 0.
E 96 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Shooting Menu Setup Menu Opt ion Default val ue Metering ( E 44) Matrix Continuous ( E 45) Single Intvl timer shooting ( E 46) 30 s AF area mode ( E 48) Auto Autofocus mo de ( E 52) Single AF Flash exp. comp. ( E 52) 0.
E 97 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion Others Auto off ( E 82) 1 min HDMI ( E 84) Auto HDMI device contro l ( E 84) On External mic sensitivity ( E 84) Auto Built-in ND filt er ( E 85) Off Customize c.
E 98 The Setup Menu Reference Sect ion • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number ( E 99) in the memory . After resetting , numbering continues from the lowest numbe r available in the internal memory or the memor y card.
E 99 Reference Sect ion File and F older Names Pictures, movies and voice memos ar e assigne d file names as follows. • A folder for storing files is automa tica lly created using the following naming convention: “Folder number + NIKON” (e.g ., “100NIKON”).
E 100 File and Folder Names Reference Sect ion • In Panorama assist ( A 45), a folder is created for each shooting session using the following naming convention: “Folde r number + P_XXX” (e.g., “101P_001”). Pictures are saved in sequence in file numbers starting from 0001.
E 101 Reference Sect ion Speedlights (External Flash Unit) The camera is equipped with an acce ssory shoe , allowing the following Speedlights or Wireles s Speedlight Command er to be attached to the camera. Use the Speedlights when the built-in flash cannot provide sufficient light ing.
E 102 Speedlights (External Flash Unit) Reference Sect ion B Use Only Nikon Flash Acc essories Use only Nik on Speedlig hts. Negative v oltages or v oltages over 250 V applie d to the accessory shoe could not only p revent normal operation, but dama ge the sync circuitry of the camera or flash.
E 103 Reference Sect ion Optional Ac cessories Rechar geable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 1 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-24 1, 2 AC adapter / Power connector AC Adapter EH-5b (con.
E 104 Optional Accessories Reference Sect ion 1 Included with the camera at the time of pu rchase (see “Confirming the Package Conten ts” ( A ii) for more information). 2 When using in other countries, use a commercia lly available plug adap ter as ne cessary.
E 105 Optional Accessories Reference Sect ion Shooting with Remote Control Use the Remote Control ML-L3 (available separate ly) ( E 104) to release the shutter. It is convenient for taki ng self -portraits and effectively eliminates blur caused by camera shake that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed.
E 106 Optional Accessories Reference Sect ion 4 Aim the transmitter at the inf rared receiver on the front or rear of the camera ( A 2, 3) and press the transmission button. • Press the transmission button from a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less. • In the quick-respo nse remote mode , once the subject is in f ocus, the shut ter is released.
E 107 Reference Sect ion Error Messages The following table lists the error messag es and other war nings displayed on the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Des cription Solution A O (blinks) Clock not set. Set date and time.
E 108 Error Messages Reference Sect ion P This card cannot be used. Error a ccessing memory card . • Use an approved c ard. • Check that connect ors are clean. • Confi rm that memory car d is correctly inserted. 23 22 22 P This card cannot be read.
E 109 Error Messages Reference Sect ion N Image cannot be modified. Cannot edit selec ted picture . • Confirm the conditions that are required for editing. • RA W processing cannot be performed f or NRW (RA W ) pictur es that were taken with cam eras other than COOLPIX P7100.
E 110 Error Messages Reference Sect ion N My Menu can not be changed at curr ent settings. All regis tered me nu items cannot be changed at the current setting. • Check the settings of func tions that are not register ed in My Menu. • Change the me nu item to be reg is ter ed i n My Me nu.
E 111 Error Messages Reference Sect ion * Se e the instruction manual provided with your printer for fur ther guidance and information. PR Pri nt er er ro r : c he ck printer status. Pri nt er er ro r Chec k prin ter. After s olvin g the problem, sele ct Resume and press the k button to r esume printing .
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F 1 Technical Notes and In dex Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products ............ ............... ............... ... F 2 The Camera .... ............... ................ ............ ............... ................ ............ .........
Technical Notes and In dex F 2 Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Pr oduc ts The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For your Safety” ( A vi to A viii) thoroughly befor e using the products.
F 3 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and In dex B The Monitor • The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always li t or that do not light. This is a ch aracteristic common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not in dicate a malfunction. Images saved using the product will not be affected.
F 4 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and In dex • If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it for storage. The batter y should be stored in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).
F 5 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and In dex The Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” ( A 23 ). • Be sure to observe the precautions in the memory card documentation when you use the memory card.
Technical Notes and In dex F 6 Caring for the C amera Cleaning Do not use volatile organic so lvents su ch as alcohol or thinner, chemical detergents, anticor rosive agents, or anti-fogging agents. Storage Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period.
Technical Notes and In dex F 7 T roubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expe cted, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the righ t-most column for more information.
F 8 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and In dex b Electronically Controlled C ameras In ex tremely rare instances, unusual char acters may appear on the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static ch arge.
F 9 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and In dex Shooting Issues Prob l em Cause / Solutio n A Cannot set to shooting mode. Disconnect the HDM I cable or USB cable. 91 No picture taken when shutter- releas e but ton is pressed. • When camera is in playback mode, press the c or shu tter-re leas e bu tton .
F 10 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and In dex Flas h do es n ot fire. • Flash is set to W (off ). • A scene mode that cann ot turn on flas h is selected . • The movie mode is select ed. • Another function that is set now is restricting the flash.
F 11 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and In dex Rando mly s paced bright pixels (“noise ”) appear in image. As the subject is dark , shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivit y is too high. • Use flash. • Specify a lower ISO sensitivit y setting.
F 12 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and In dex Playback Issues Prob l em Cause / Solutio n A Fil e c a nn o t b e played back. • F ile was overwritten or renamed by computer or another make or model of camera. • File c annot be played back du ring interval timer shoo ting.
Technical Notes and In dex F 13 Specific ations Nik on COOLPIX P7100 Digital Camera Type Comp act digital camera Effective pixels 10.1 million Image sensor 1/1.7-in. type CCD; approx . 10.39 million total pixels Lens 7.1× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 6.
F 14 Specifications Technical Notes and In dex Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) • ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400) • Auto (auto gain f.
F 15 Specifications Technical Notes and In dex • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 o p erated at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). 1 Based on Camera and Imaging Products Associ ation (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batter ies.
F 16 Specifications Technical Notes and In dex Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN -EL1 4 Battery Charger MH-2 4 B Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for an y errors this manual may contain. • The appeara nce of t his prod uct and i ts specif ic ations are subject to change without notice.
Technical Notes and In dex F 17 Index Symbols R E 4 g AE-L/AF-L button 5 G AF area mode 12, 48, 50, 55, E 48 C Aperture-priority auto mode 51, E 5 k Apply selection button 6, 12 d Auto bracketing 72, .
F 18 Index Technical Notes and In dex C Calendar display 35 Charger 18, E 103 Close-up k 42 Color temperature E 34 Computer 91 Continuous 50, 54, E 45 Continuous flash 54, E 45 Contrast E 40 Converter.
Index Technical Notes and In dex F 19 I Identifier E 99 Image copy 90, E 68 Image quality 74, 75 Image sharp ening E 40 Image size 74, 77 Infini ty 68 Internal memory indicator 24 Interval Timer Shoot.
F 20 Index Technical Notes and In dex Programmed auto mode 51, E 5 Protect 89, E 66 Q Quick adjust E 40 Quick menu 72 Quick menu dial 72 Quick retouch 89, E 11 R Rear-curtain sync 62 Rechargeab le bat.
Index Technical Notes and In dex F 21 W Welcome screen 104, E 70 White balance 73, E 32 Wide 31 Wide-angle converter 55, E 54, E 103 Wind noise reduction 101, E 69 Z Zoom 31 Zoom control 4, 6, 31 Zoom.
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